Inbrief
Western Sydney University One day intensive CPD Legal Seminars
Sunday, 26 March 2017 – 9.00am – 3.30pm
The School of Law at Western Sydney University welcomes legal practitioners seeking to introduce or refresh their knowledge and skills on a variety of...
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Admiralty & Maritime Users' Group meeting
Practice support
The Federal Court with the Federal Circuit Court will be holding a Users’ Group Meeting for the Admiralty and Maritime jurisdiction on Thursday, 6 April 2017 at 5.00pm. Learn more...
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Tonight – 15 Bobber – Magistrate Rodney Brender and Magistrate Julie Soars
Collegiality
Members of the NSW Bar Association are invited to attend the 15 Bobber for Magistrate Rodney Brender & Magistrate Julie Soars. The 15 Bobber will be held tonight, Friday 17 March, in...
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Presentation of life membership certificates
Collegiality
Life membership certificates will be presented to Michael Fordham SC, Philip Selth OAM and Penny Johnston during the 15 Bobber for Magistrate Rodney Brender & Magistrate Julie Soars on...
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2017 Parramatta Conference this weekend
The 2017 Paramatta CPD Conference is on this Saturday, 18 March 2017. The conference begins at 9.00am with arrival tea and coffee available from 8.30am. Please click the link for the full program -...
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Volunteers sought for pro bono schemes in 2017: a message from the president
Legal assistance
Members need no reminding that there has been a proliferation of pro bono schemes. The Bar Association has repeatedly stated that such schemes are not intended to relieve...
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Swearing-in ceremony for Kathy Crittenden
Appointments
Kathy Crittenden will be sworn-in as a magistrate of the Local Court of NSW on Monday, 27 March 2017 at 9.00am in Courtroom 5.2 of the Downing Centre. Tim Game SC will speak on behalf...
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Coming up in CPD tonight
Thursday, March 16 2017: 'Direct Access Briefs – Avoiding the Pitfalls'
Presented by Dominic Toomey SC and chaired by Iain Todd. For full details please download a flyer here.
This seminar will...
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The World’s Greatest Shave
Philanthropy
Jeffrey Rose, from Eight Wentworth Chambers, is taking part in the World’s Greatest Shave this Friday, 17 March. Jeff will be shaving his hair in support of the Leukaemia Foundation,...
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Toongabbie Legal Centre CPD seminar
The Toongabbie Legal Centre will host a one day CPD seminar on Tax and Equity: Current and Contentious Issues this Friday, 17 March 2017, between 8.15am and 5.00pm. It will be held in the conference...
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Tutor and Readers Seminar
The tutor and reader relationship is an important and formative institution for successful practice at an independent bar. All members are invited to attend a seminar on Thursday, 23 March 2017 at...
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Add value to your details on Find a Barrister
Practice support
Members are reminded of the value in periodically reviewing and updating their personal profile on Find-a-Barrister. Indicate if you are willing to accept briefs direct from...
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CPD Points and CPD Online
The CPD year ends 31st March. If you have not got all your points yet you still have time to get your 10 points. To assist members in completing their CPD requirements before the 31 March cut-off...
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Appointment to note: PCC3
Governance
Chrissa Loukas SC has been appointed chair of the Bar Association's Professional Conduct Committee #3 following the appointment of Julia Lonergan SC to the Supreme Court.
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Coming up in CPD tomorrow
Practice support
Thursday, March 16 2017: 'Direct Access Briefs – Avoiding the Pitfalls'
Presented by Dominic Toomey SC and chaired Iain Todd. For full details please download a flyer here.
This...
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Error messages when opening CPD Streaming
Members trying to access the Bar Association's CPD Streaming using the Safari web browser for Macs might be experiencing some difficulty viewing seminars, that is to say, the video won't play at all....
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Forensics Breakfast Series
Seminar series: 7.45am - 8.45am every Wednesday until 22 March 2017
Have you ever struggled with how CCTV or other images can be used in court, how to determine if a fire...
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Have you notified the Bar Association about a new head of chambers?
Practice support
The new and improved Readers Rooms facility was launched last Friday. It has come to the Bar Association's attention that some chambers ought to be on the list, but are not. A quick...
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15 Bobber – Magistrate Rodney Brender and Magistrate Julie Soars.
Collegiality
Members of the NSW Bar Association are invited to attend the 15 Bobber for Magistrate Rodney Brender & Magistrate Julie Soars. The 15 Bobber will be held Friday, 17 March in the New...
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Bar Council casual vacancy
Governance
Julia Lonergan SC has resigned from her position on the Bar Council. In accordance with cl. 12.5.1 of the Bar Association's Constitution, Kylie Nomchong SC has filled the vacant position...
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Solomon Islands AG seeking law reports
Philanthropy
The attorney-general of the Solomon Islands is seeking hard copy law reports (Commonwealth or UK jurisdiction) that are no longer needed and could be donated to the Attorney General's...
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NSW Bar Association CPD Conferences 2017
Registrations are still OPEN for the 2017 Sydney CPD Conferences.
For more details about the venue, speakers and the costs involved please click here
The...
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Coming up in CPD tonight
Monday, March 13 2017; 'Alternative Dispute Resolution – Refining Skills for Early Resolution'
Presented by Anthony Lo Surdo SC and Chaired by Ian Davidson SC. For full details please download a...
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LCA launches the Justice Project
Law reform and public affairs
The Law Council has announced that it is conducting a comprehensive national review into the impediments to justice in Australia, focusing on those facing significant...
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Tonight: the 2017 Mahla Pearlman Oration
At the lectern
The annual Mahla Pearlman Oration will be delivered tonight in Court 21 of the Federal Court, Queens Square by Professor Jane McAdam, from the University of New South Wales. The...
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